I thought I would let you know since researching the topic, about importing your own tyres from tirerack.

I was looking at semi slicks in 245 35 19 and 275 30 19, there is not many options available in that size. You can get Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 for US$1132 plus US$200 Fedex 3-5 day delivery. With the exchange rate being about 90 cents, that is a fairly good price for semi slicks delivered to your door.

I had bought tyres while contacting them on email....wish I had have waited now. They are supposed to be a good tyre and are not available in Australia yet. They have a high enough load rating for our cars so are completely legal.....just not warranted by Bridgestone here.

they will also be subject to GST on importation at 10% and possibly duty at 5%

Let us know how you go if you decide to get some. I've been searching around trying to find something in 245/35/19 for ages.

Benny

Had the RE11s on my phoon for a few hundred kms now, had 20000kms on SP9000s before.

Very sticky, less tire roar, wider in my 245/40 18s, gives more protection for the rim. Softer feel to the ride.

Very happy with Tirerack. Took a week to get to NZ. FedEx.

Pattern looks tough as.